Going kayaking with friends or family is such a great sport to learn and to enjoy. It’s loaded with lots of fun and laughter when you know how to transport your equipment and keep it safe on your float trip. Kayaking 101: Safety In Transporting and Trailering Some of the most important items are how…
Rowing, canoeing and kayaking require upper body and core strength, along with some amount of endurance. With a little planning, preparing physically for your next watercraft outing, or deliberately maximizing the amount of exercise you get while on water-themed trips, can be achieved as well as be rewarding. When in doubt, work with a personal…
Kayaks date back to about 4,000 years ago where the Inuits in the Artic regions of Canada, Alaska and Greenland made this mode of transportation to hunt on inland islands. The first kayaks were made of sealskins that were stitched over whalebone frames with air filled seal bladders in the front and rear to give…
To float for relaxation or exhilaration is an ongoing question for outdoor adventurers. The traditionally held view is that canoes are for recreation and kayaks are meant for thrills! Yet, many outdoor enthusiasts have, or use, both types of these vessels. Current hybrid kayak models also are closing the gap between these popular water-trip boats.…
The old saying, “April showers bring May flowers” is true, but not nearly as true as “April showers bring May kayakers.” The increased rainfall and snow melt of early spring swells Missouri rivers and streams creating faster flowing water. It’s a favorite time of year for the experienced and more advanced kayaker who seeks to…
Kayaking is a great activity that can be enjoyed year round. It is thrilling in the cold of winter, exciting in the spring rapids, and relaxing in the summer heat. But where does that leave it for fall? Can you still kayak in the fall? Yes! And it is one of the most beautiful times…